Canon EOS 40D - Canon EOS 40D Astro-photography video demonstration-
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Written by Gordon Laing
- Intro
- Canon EOS 40D design and build quality
- Canon EOS 40D lenses
- Canon EOS 40D screen
- Canon EOS 40D sensor and processing
- Canon EOS 40D anti dust
- Outdoor resolution - Canon EOS 40D versus EOS 5D with EF 24-105mm
- Canon EOS 40D Studio resolution / JPEG and RAW results
- Canon EOS 40D vs Nikon D80 vs Canon EOS 5D real-life noise
- Canon EOS 40D Gallery
- Canon EOS 40D Gallery
- Canon EOS 40D verdict
- Canon EOS 40D video tour
- Canon EOS 40D silent shooting video demonstration
- Canon EOS 40D Astro-photography video demonstration
Canon EOS 40D Astro-photography video demonstration
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The EOS 40D’s Live View facilities are invaluable to specialist photographers, especially those involved in macro or astro-photography. Both require precision focusing, and the 40D’s magnified focus assist mode allows you to carefully confirm the image will be pin-sharp at the focal plane. In this video demonstration we’ve mounted an EOS 40D at the prime focus of a Televue Genesis SDF telescope, thereby effectively using it as a long telephoto lens. The telescope has a focal length of 540mm, which with the 40D’s field reduction factor is effectively working at 864mm. Since this is still modest for shooting subjects like the Moon, we’ve also fitted a 2x teleconverter to deliver a final effective focal length of 1728mm. In the video you’ll see how the magnified Live View mode can greatly aid focusing, whether you’re photographing the Moon, the Planets or even stars. See below the video window for actual examples of the images photographed during this sequence. As always, there’s no need to download any new software – just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection. And don’t forget to check out our main Canon EOS 40D video tour which demonstrates the highlights of this DSLR. |